Submitted on Saturday 13th May 2023
Rejected on Thursday 18th May 2023
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Lower the age for breast cancer screening
Offer breast cancer screenings for women from age 35 plus.
In females in the UK, breast cancer is the most common cancer, with around 55,500 new cases every year (2016-2018).
Age-specific incidence rates rise steadily from age 25-29, more steeply from age 35-39 in females. Women in this age group are not currently screened and although women can examine themselves, a lump is not always superficial enough to be felt or seen. Research shows screening means survival rates are higher, less invasive treatments and surgery are needed, which is more cost effective.
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